HOCKEY NOVA SCOTIA AND THE RCMP PARTNER TO LAUNCH THE PINK TAPE CAMPAIGN ON NOVEMBER 24Nov. 6, 2018

HOCKEY NOVA SCOTIA AND THE RCMP PARTNER TO LAUNCH THE PINK TAPE CAMPAIGN THIS MONTH

November 24, Pink Tape Day, will serve as the official start of the province-wide awareness campaign that aims to take a stand against bullying

DARTMOUTH— Hockey players from across the province are invited to take a stand against bullying and tape their sticks pink this month.

Hockey Nova Scotia, in partnership with the RCMP, is proud to launch thePink Tape Campaignacross the province on November 24 —Pink Tape Day.

ThePink Tape Campaignwas created by Cst. Blair Dole, a Cole Harbour Bel Ayr Minor Hockey Association coach and RCMP community officer. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about the consequences of bullying and to promote education.

Last season, Cst. Dole was made aware of a bullying incident on his team.

The Cole Harbour native used pink tape to help spark a conversation about the situation and to address it in front of his players.

“This experience made me realize that we need to start a conversation about bullying,” Cst. Dole said.

“We need to get the kids talking about it.”

Hockey Nova Scotia has partnered with Cst. Dole and the RCMP to do just that.

On Saturday, November 24, hockey players from across Nova Scotia are encouraged to tape their sticks with pink tape and join in the conversation.

Helmet stickers featuring thePink Tape Campaignlogo will also be made available to every player in the province through our local Minor Hockey Associations and Female Hockey Associations. Players are asked to wear their helmet stickers proudly.

“We know that the harsh reality is that bullying exists in many forms and in many facets of our society,” Hockey Nova Scotia president Garth Isenor said.

“By partnering with Cst. Dole and the RCMP on thePink Tape Campaign, we want our members to know that we support them and that they’re never alone. The rink must always be a safe and fun place where everyone feels welcome.”

Our associations are encouraged to hostPink Tape Daygames on November 24 to help mark the launch of the campaign.

Cst. Dole and the RCMP have put together a bullying awareness presentation that is aimed at educating players and coaches. The presentation has been distributed to RCMP detachments across the province and the community officer from the local detachment will be available to make the presentation upon request.